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Code Updates
This page provides general code updates including new forms, publications, amendments, and other Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Energy Code related information.
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GENERAL
E-Newsletter Sign Up for Code Information Sign up to receive code updates via e-mail. Providing you the latest information and resources available to the construction industry.
Permit E-Report - Sign up to receive a list of permits that were sold the previous work week.
Mechanical Updates - Sign up to receive the latest news from our Mechanical Code group.
List of Adopted Codes - A table of the adopted codes including the names and phone numbers of their publishers.
Current Code Amendments - A list of amendments for viewing and printing.
Code Word 97, a set of interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of building code.
* 2003 Building Code Amendments- The adopted Houston amendments to the 2003 International Building Code effective January 4, 2006.
Permit Process Briefing Agenda - this agenda is the topics that will be discussed July 14, 2005 at the George R Brown Convention Center.
* Residential Standby Generator Guideline - this guideline establishes the permit and inspection provisions for the installation of a permanent standby generator.
* Examples of concrete encased electrodes as required by the NEC.
* 2008 NEC Proposed Amendments - These are the proposed amendments to the 2008 National Electrical Code. Please note that they have not been adopted by City Council.
ELECTRICAL
* Electrical Service Panel and Meter Locations update
ENERGY CODE
Important Information: The adoption of a new commercial energy code, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Standard, was approved by City Council on April 30th, 2008. The code will take effect on August 1st, 2008. Click Here to view the new City of Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code. For questions please email lisa.fleming@cityofhouston.net
Houston's Guideline to the Energy Code -An informational guideline that discusses the high points of the new Energy Code requirements for Houston, including reference information and basic code provisions.
International Energy Conservation Code Supplement -Required as part of the new code.
Zone Approval and Economizer Letter from Texas A&M - View a copy of the letter written to approve our zone determination and lift the requirements for installing economizers.
Code Word Relating to Energy Code Scenarios - An interpretation of some various commercial construction situations and what Energy Code requirements must be met.
Insulation and Air Leakage - An informational sheet outlining the stud sizes required for the installation of batt insulation, and what components of the building are required to be caulked, sealed and gasketed.
Chapter 4 Energy Code Comparison - A document outlining the highlights of the Chapter 4 approach.
Section 805 of the Energy Code - We have redrafted Section 805 of the Energy Code to include the supplement changes clarifying the electrical requirements.
Energy Forms - A list of forms for viewing and printing.
Commissioning in Plans Guidelines - Statement for commissining in plans forms.
CODE TRAINING FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
The following organizations offer code related training. These organizations are not affiliated with the City of Houston. If you are interested in more information regarding training offered through these organizations, please contact the organization directly.
Energy Systems Lab
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
International Code Council
If your organization offers training and would like to be listed, or if you have additional questions regarding this page, please call Lisa Fleming at 713.535.7856 or e-mail
lisa.fleming@cityofhouston.net.
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